Evacuee baby boom

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Emergency officials in Prince George said the number of evacuees has grown slightly because eight babies have been born since their mothers were among those who streamed northward to reception centres there.

All the newborns are believed to be healthy and Northern Health said nearly 1,800 children, including the eight newborns, are among the nearly 10,000 people receiving assistance in Prince George.

Meanwhile, an evacuation order issued last weekend is still in effect for 10,000 residents of Williams Lake.

The Cariboo Regional District is pressing ahead with plans for re-entry, although city official Geoff Payton said unpredictable conditions make it impossible to set a firm date for a return.